December 28, 2007

• Okay, so we had turkey for dinner last night!  It definitely tasted like LEFTOVER turkey, but at least the bird isn't going to waste.

  I realized I didn't do my usual Thursday Thirteen, yesterday.  The food catastrophe seemed a more interesting subject!  Maybe I'll do a list of "End of the Year Thirteen" sometime over the next few days.  I never make New Year's resolutions.  I'm not usually in the frame of mind by December 31st to think of MORE things to do!  Normally, I take January to relax, not to pile myself up with more things to accomplish!

  It's only 2 more weeks until my brother-in-law from Tacoma/Seattle comes for a month long visit.  He's (technically) disabled and Jesse's sister cares for him.  She will be flying to India for a month and James will fly here before she leaves and arrive home a day or two before she returns.  He's a very easy guest, with a good sense of humor, and I enjoy watching Jesse and him banter back and forth as brothers!  The girls, of course, are thrilled he is coming, but disappointed their cousin won't be with him this time.

  I received some sad news this morning.  The gal that used to board our horse (Mr. Bobo) called to tell Jesse that one of her favorite horses died December 26th.  She found him in a far pasture with colic and was unable (despite heroic efforts) to revive him.  Colic must be the most common illnesses for horses and is often fatal.  Seems to me he had it once before and she almost lost him.  He was a beautiful, HUGE (tall) horse named, Tinman.  Anyway, we all feel bad for her loss.

  Speaking of animals . . . Jesse is off this morning with his friend, Camilo, looking at a Red Australian Heeler pup.  I'm not up for more responsibility, right now; but, if he wants to spend his winter free time dog training, I'm not going to object.  We read (online) about the breed which has both good and bad reports.  VERY much in need of activities and if left to their own (super intelligent) devices, CAN BE destructive.  I figure I'm wanting new den furniture anyway, so what's the worst that can happen?????!!!!!  I truly love all animals; however, right now I'm not strong enough to take on more responsibility and (despite Jesse's idea that the girls are old enough) I don't think the girls are old enough to be THAT responsible.  Jesse's ultimate use for the dog is to have it guard his trailer of lawn equipment during the lawn mowing seasons.  There is a male and female available.  I don't know whether we'll be proud new dog owners or not. 

  May it be posted to all that:  "I cleaned off the top of my desk on December 27th" and it still looks nice this morning!!!!  My desk is the biggest catch-all and is located, unfortunately, right inside the front door foyer area.  My desk and the kitchen bar run neck and neck as far as which is the most messy!

  Today, Jesse is taking us to lunch and will take us to Wal-Mart to return a few items and do our grocery shopping.  The big predicted snow last night pooped out and was only a mild dusting in our area.  BOY IS IT COLD OUTSIDE, today!  After another few days of 40's and lower temperatures, we are supposed to have some warmer air for a week.  I hope it's not too cold when James arrives.  It's chilly and damp in Tacoma/Seattle, but not quite as cold and nippy as the Oklahoma air.

  I had better dry my hair so I'm ready when Jesse calls. 

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